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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,882.20, 908,823.30 and 179,433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,882.20, 908,823.30 and 179,433.40 is: 269,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,882.20 : 908,823.30 = 179,433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,882.20/908,823.30 = 179,433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,882.20x = 908,823.30 × 179,433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,882.20x = 163,073,254,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,073,254,718.22/605,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,150.10

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